Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Spectrum Local News Health 12/3 3:21A Associated Press

While maternal mortality rates for white, Hispanic and Asian women fell in 2023, the rate for Black women barely budged.

QuikTrip boosts Homeward Bound's behavioral health response program

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 11/25 7:58A Maria Lawson

The funding from QuikTrip will support five "Rapid Responder" teams of mental health specialists who travel through Dallas and eastern Tarrant County every day to assist people experiencing homelessness, mental health crises or behavioral health...

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo cancels qualifying event amid Central Texas horse virus outbreak

Spectrum Local News Health 11/20 5:10A Christine Sanchez

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said the virus can spread fast and potentially be deadly.

The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

Spectrum Local News Health 11/11 5:20A Associated Press

The uptick in whooping cough has coincided with a decline in vaccination rates for the illness, according to disease experts.

Your Mental Health: Uncertainty around SNAP benefits during the government shutdown is causing...

Spectrum Local News Health 10/31 2:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

The government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits are significant sources of stress and anxiety.

Asthma outlook for Texas cities shows improvement

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 2:30A Lauren Kendrick

A report recently released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America shows some Texas cities are challenging places to live if you have asthma.

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire

Spectrum Local News Health 10/16 1:58A Associated Press

If the tax credits expire, annual out-of-pocket premiums are estimated to increase by 114% — an average of $1,016 — next year, according to analysis.

Your Mental Health: Coping with dating app fatigue

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 2:36A Nicole Clark, PhD

Dating apps aren't bad, but the highs and lows that come with trying to find your perfect match can take a toll on your mental health.

Researchers find asthma-related emergencies spike during back-to-school season, especially in...

Spectrum Local News Health 9/25 2:00A Geraldine Torrellas

Researchers at Dell Medical School say back to school leads to a spike in asthma-related emergency room visits.